Father and son jailed for series of despicable acts against elderly and vulnerable

A father and son have been jailed for a combined total of nine years following a series of despicable acts against...

Parents ‘utterly astounded’ at fantastic sum raised by St Patrick’s Primary for Katie Rose’s Journey

The parents of little Katie Rose McKeown have been overwhelmed by the generosity of pupils and staff at St Patrick’s Primary...

Mercury rising: Saharan heat bubble to send temperatures soaring

Summer is finally here! And it’s all thanks to the rather scarily-dubbed Saharan heat bubble. One Spanish forecaster tweeted “Hell is...

‘Flawed’ pitch provision strategy passed by council as DUP brand Sinn Fein motion ‘farcical’

A strategy for the provision of pitches in the Craigavon area described as “flawed” by Sinn Fein was passed despite calls...

Missing 16-year-old boy last seen in Armagh city centre

A missing teenager was last seen in Armagh city centre on Tuesday. Police are appealing for help in locating 16-year-old Andrew...

Jail for ‘alcoholic’ who shouted profanity and tried to fight his father outside pub

A Banbridge man who shouted profanity at police after being found intoxicated whilst on bail has been sentenced to four months...

‘Pride gave me courage to come out’ says Alliance councillor who tabled Rainbow flag motion

An Ulster Unionist councillor, who supported a motion to flag the Rainbow flag on Pride Day, has hit out at the...

50 years in the making: How the Macaris became a household name in Armagh

An Armagh ice-cream parlour is celebrating its fifth anniversary – but its roots in the heart of the city go much,...

Teenager aiming to create history as UK’s youngest solo pilot on his 16th birthday

A Dungannon teenager will be taking to skies over Tandragee on Friday evening in a bid to become the UK’s youngest...

Bilingual street signage to be introduced after vote taken behind closed doors at Council

Bilingual street signage will be introduced after a vote was taken behind closed doors at Council on Monday night. The vote...

New chief executive appointed at Newry, Mourne and Down District Council

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has appointed a new chief executive to replace the outgoing leader who is retiring in...

Armagh trainer said he ‘felt like a criminal’ after horse wins in England

An Armagh trainer said he “felt like a criminal” after his horse won a race at Southwell racecourse in England on...